TA2 Inspection for C18 Marine Engine{1000}
- Engine:
- C18 (S/N: JLE1-UP; T2R1-UP)
Introduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. They are easy to do and surprisingly effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of equipment information will allow Dealers to intervene before problems occur.
Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.
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Engine Systems
Cooling System
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     | -     |     |     |
    | Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     | -     |     |     |
    | Belt Tension     | -     |     | Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap. |
Fuel System (JLE)
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Fuel Pressure at High Idle     | 648 ± 228 kPa (94 ± 33 psi)     |     |     |
    | Fuel Filter Indicator     | -     |     |     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Fuel System (T2R)
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Fuel Pressure at High Idle     | 703 ± 228 kPa (102 ± 33 psi)     |
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    | Fuel Filter Indicator     | -     |     |     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Lubrication System
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle     | 103 to 600 kPa (15 to 87 psi)     |
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    | Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle     | 276 to 600 kPa (40 to 87 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine (JLE)
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Speed at High Idle     | 2415 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Engine Speed at Low Idle     | 600 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Cylinder Cutout Test     | -     |     | Caterpillar Electronic Technician     |
    | Engine Crankcase Blowby     | -     |     |     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine (T2R)
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Speed at High Idle     | 2205 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Engine Speed at Low Idle     | 600 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Cylinder Cutout Test     | -     |     | Caterpillar Electronic Technician     |
    | Engine Crankcase Blowby     | -     |     |     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Air Filter Indicator     | -     |     |     |
    | Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Indicator     | -     |     |     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Electrical System
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Inspect Battery Cables     | Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).     |     |     |
    | Battery Test (2)     | 12.4 VDC or more     |     |     |
    | Charging System Test (3)     | 18 VDC to 32 VDC     |     |     |
    | Electric Starting System Test (4)     | 12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to −7° C (19° F)     |
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14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
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16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
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( 2 ) | Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure". |
( 3 ) | Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting". |
( 4 ) | Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR9808, "Electric Starting System - Test". |
S.O.S
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Status (1)     | Description     | Obtain     | Comments     | |
    | Engine Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)     |     |     | |
    | Hydraulic Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Transmission Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Right Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Left Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
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